Lonie Paxton

Paxton's streak to hit 100 games

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009

Lonie Paxton will snap it long for his 100th consecutive NFL game Sunday at Washington.

AFC playmakers: Patriots aren't alone in packing heat

Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009

A look at the offensive, defensive and special-teams playmakers for every team. AFC WEST Denver Broncos OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKER Brandon Marshall, WR Marshall is one of the premier receivers in the NFL but has had problems off the field, including being charged for domestic violence (acquitted) and asking for a trade. Marshall, who has recorded back-to-back 100-catch, 1,000-yard campaigns, enjoyed another...

Horse Tracks 7/29/09 - Get over yourself, Crabtree; you're holding us up!

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009

DB - 2009 Position Previews: Specialists Gray Caldwell checks in on Lonie Paxton and the kickers. DB - Woodyard Ready and Able Wesley Woodyard had strained a ligament in his right knee in June, and Monday he dealt with a stomach virus and brief visit to the hospital to rehydrate. But of course, he was on the field and practicing yesterday, along with D.J. Williams and Lee Robinson. Ryan Torain has...

McDaniels moving past drama

Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 07/27/2009

The Denver Broncos' offseason of change and drama is about to give way to the team's first training camp without Mike Shanahan in 15 years. New quarterback Kyle Orton and troubled wide receiver Brandon Marshall are due at Dove Valley with the rookies and rehabbers on Monday, three days before the rest of the squad reports for new coach Josh McDaniels' first training camp. McDaniels, 33, who tutored...

Horse Tracks 6/23/09 - They're dreaming of BMarsh in Chi-town

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009

DB - BTV Exclusive: Running Red Rocks - Broncos TV 20 Broncos players went to Red Rocks last week for a grueling workout. Chris Hall reports and offers footage and interviews. Newest Bronco WR Brandon Lloyd even made the trip, just after being signed. DB - A Change of Scenery Here is Gray Caldwell's accompanying article. NFP - The Impact Players: AFC West Matt Bowen thinks much of the Broncos' pass...

Horse Tracks 5/28/09

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 05/28/2009

DP - The Broncos released RB J.J. Arrington, who had just been signed over the winter. Arrington requires micro-fracture surgery on his knee and cannot play in 2009. There are no financial ramifications, as Arrington's signing bonus was conditional to his knee's health. For everyone so upset about Denver signing three veteran free-agent RBs and then drafting Knowshon at #12, here is yet another reminder...

Horse Tracks 5/27/09

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 05/27/2009

DB - Josh Barrett and Matt Prater spoke after the first day of passing camp; here is a partial transcript . Barrett talks about learning from BDawk and working on forcing more turnovers (Where have I heard that before?), while Prater's main goal is to keep his leg fresh throughout the year. See videos of their pressers here . DP - D.J. Williams is hoping to finally be cleared for team activities today,...

Horse Tracks 5/16/09

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009

DB - Broncos TV provides an interview with Robert Ayers from the day of his introductory presser in Denver. Ayers says he expected to be drafted by the Broncos and is excited to share a uniform with Knowshon Moreno. BG - Lonie Paxton leaves big shoes to fill in New England, although Nathan Hodel is an excellent long-snapper in his own right. Hodel refers to Paxton as a "cult icon." WEEI -...

Hodel knows replacing Paxton won't be snap

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 05/16/2009

Few long snappers could boast the reliability and visibility that Lonie Paxton enjoyed with the Patriots for the past nine seasons.

Players Peeved w/ Some Decisions McDaniels is Making Already?

Broncos Gab (Free subscription) | 03/22/2009

Pro Football Weekly reports that some players are already not happy with new Broncos skipper Josh McDaniels: We hear new Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels’ decision to cut LS Mike Leach and replace him with former Patriots LS Lonie Paxton did not sit well within the locker room and should not be underestimated as a move [...]

Patriots sign long snapper Nathan Hodel

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009

Long snapper Nathan Hodel has signed with the New England Patriots. Tuesday's move fills a vacancy created when Lonie Paxton signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos after spending the past nine seasons as the Patriots long snapper.

• Patriots sign former Cards long snapper Hodel - SI.com

No One Has Paid This Man Yet

The Vortex (Free subscription) | 03/05/2009

Who had Lonie Paxton getting paid before Ray Lewis in the free agent tracking pool? UPDATE : Ravens finally ponied up for a 3-yr deal .

Long-Snappers and Money

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 03/03/2009

On Friday, Denver signed Lonie Paxton to be their new long-snapper. Paxton will replace fan-favorite Mike Leach, who held down the position in Denver for seven seasons. Leach had been quite a reliable long-snapper for the Broncos, taking over the duties midway through the 2002 season and playing in 104 consecutive games, racking up 29 special-teams tackles along the way. Paxton's new deal was reported...

Oh, man, I had a weekend: Broncos Edition

ObsessedWithSports.com (Free subscription) | 03/02/2009

I’m sure you had a nice weekend–the Broncos…not so much. The Broncos were the most active team this past week with the signings of Jabar Gaffney, Brian Dawkins, Correll Buckhalter, J.J. Arrington and a personal favorite of mine long snapper Lonie Paxton. That being said, the weekend would prove to have no rest in store for [...]

Broncos sign LS Lonie Paxton, release LS Mike Leach

Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 03/02/2009

The Denver Broncos on Sunday signed unrestricted free-agent long snapper Lonie Paxton, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The club also released tight end/long snapper Mike Leach, who spent the previous seven seasons with the Broncos. Paxton (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) is a 10th-year player who spent his first nine professional seasons with New England, which signed...